Scheduling
Best Scheduling for Restaurant Businesses
Independent restaurants, cafes and food trucks that need to be found, booked and followed locally.
Our pick
Calendly
Free plan, $12/mo for advancedPrivate dining and catering consultations booked without phone tag.
On a tighter budget
Cal.com
Free plan availableCheaper to start than Calendly, with fewer moving parts to learn.
Cal.com detailsIf you want more power
Acuity Scheduling
From $20/moMore capable than Calendly — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.
Acuity Scheduling detailsWhy this one for restaurant
Restaurants are found on a phone, minutes before the decision. This stack gets your menu, hours and reservations in front of hungry locals fast.
- Familiar to buyers
- Reliable calendar sync
- Good reminder handling
- Multiple event types need a paid plan
- Not built for packages
Best for: Consultations, walkthroughs and sales calls. · Price checked August 2026
| Other Scheduling options | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cal.com | Free plan available | Discovery calls and demos without paying for a booking tool. |
| Acuity Scheduling | From $20/mo | Coaches, photographers and studios selling session packages. |
What the rest of the restaurant stack costs
Scheduling is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $28–$85 per month on entry plans.
See the full Restaurant stackPrices are entry-plan estimates and exclude transaction fees. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm before you buy. Some outbound links may earn us a commission, which never affects our pick. Read the disclosure.
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